New research f r o m Prudential shows that nearly a third (30%) of Britain's 8.8 million active occupational pension scheme members pay no attention to how their retirement savings are invested and 29% – more than 2.5 million scheme members – have never reviewed how their chosen pension fund ...
NS&I has released a list of the luckiest regions for winning Premium Bonds prizes showing that those firstly in the South West, and then in the East Midlands, win more Premium Bonds prizes of £1000 or more, than the rest of the UK. Ranking as third luckiest was Wales, while ...
NS&I has revealed new research that shows nearly two-thirds (63%) of the population are more aware of their finances and are making an increased effort to look after their accounts as a result of the credit crunch.
According to the new research released by NS&I (National Savings and Investments), almost half ...
PruHealth, private medical insurer, has revealed as part of its new Workplace Health Report into the impact of health and wellbeing measures and culture in the workplace, that 89% of larger firms in the UK and 33% of SMEs offer health incentives for their employees.
Senior executives (75% of larger firms ...
The offer, which was originally due to end on 11th August, is now being made available to all customers who take out a personal loan for a repayment period of between 36 months up to seven years. This gives customers a refund of 10% of the interest they have paid once ...
The Children's Mutual has reported the cost of university for this year’s recent A-level graduates could be as high as £25 billion - almost £3 billion more than last year. The Children's Mutual warns that thousands of young adults celebrating their A-Level results and their parents may remain unaware of ...
H.Samuel has announced the launch of its new Gold Recycling service. With over 140 years experience selling watches, jewellery and gifts, H.Samuel, is now offering consumers the opportunity to recycle their unwanted white, yellow and rose gold jewellery for cash through a reputable and secure retailer.
The popular high street jeweller's Gold ...
With the possibility that the National World War I Museum's eternal flame could be extinguished due to government budget cuts, MidCountry Bank, through its military banking division, Pioneer Services, has stepped up for the second year in a row with a sizeable financial contribution to keep the flame burning atop the ...
So far this year, fixed rate mortgages have been by far the most popular choice of deal as borrowers have sought the security of a fixed rate during the recession.
However, August has seen an increase in interest for tracker rates which are linked directly to the Bank of England Rate. ...
August 21st 2009
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Saxo Bank, the online specialist in trading and investment, has reported its half year results showing that clients' collateral deposits and assets under management in total exceeded DKK 25 billion and, in a very difficult year, profit before tax reached DKK 55 million.
Operating costs increased primarily due to new office ...
An offset mortgage works by using savings you have to reduce the amount you owe on your mortgage and therefore the amount of mortgage interest you pay. For example, if you have an outstanding mortgage of £120,000 and savings of £20,000, you would only pay interest on a mortgage of £100,000. ...
The DebtBuster Corporation (DebtBusters), the nations most trusted debt settlement firm, announced today that it has been recognized as one of three finalists in the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year competition. Small Business of the Year, awarded as part of the LVCC Annual Biz-E's honors ...
August 18th 2009
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The cost of studying beyond the age of 18 is continuing to creep up as students face the possibility of rising tuition fees, debt, and not even a job to look forward to at the end of their studies. Meanwhile, new research from uSwitch.com has revealed that in just one ...
LV= has revealed that the average car theft claim has increased in value by almost 40% this year compared to 2008 and is warning owners of expensive cars that thieves may be more likely to target their vehicles.
Between January and May 2009, data f r o m insurer LV= shows ...
The new National Savings and Investments (NS&I) commissioned report, 'Families, Finance and the Future', suggests the existence of a new institution of British life - the 'Financial Family' - a collaborative unit of close friends and family marked by financial interdependence. It does not simply show a steady flow of ...
Experian, the global information services company, has revealed that while the majority (67%) of large UK-based organisations are primarily focused on enhancing business efficiency and reducing costs over the coming six months, payment regulation will also remain high on the corporate agenda.
According to a survey of payments professionals conducted at ...
When it comes to saving money on insurance, consumers may want to utilize homeowners insurance quotes. Applying to receive homeowners insurance rate quotes is free, fast and easy to do. But homeowners must first learn just what homeowners insurance rate quotes are, and where they can find them.
According to a newly ...
LV= car insurance has reported that GPs have seen an increase in the number of people feigning injury in order to claim compensation. The research conducted among GPs has revealed that 65% of doctors have seen an increase in the number of attempts to make a fraudulent injury claim over ...
A name that is trusted among most drivers is AAA Auto Insurance. And as one of the oldest American insurers, AAA also provides road side assistance in addition to offering auto insurance. For many drivers, AAA may be able to provide more affordable and quality services—a valuable commodity these days.
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Do you have a copy of your driving record? If not, maybe it’s time you got one. Knowing what your driving record looks like can help you be a more conscious driver on the road. And as any good insurance agent knows, cautious drivers are more likely to pay less ...
